
Flowers, chocolates, organ donation — are you in?

Chair yoga: Benefits of a mind-body practice without the risk of falling

Need a prescription for an ED medication? What to know about BlueChew, hims, Roman, and other online ED medication retailers

Low-carb foods: Nutritious choices for creating a sustainable diet that's lower in carbohydrates

Pilates: A good option for older adults?

A muscle-building obsession in boys: What to know and do

Calcium-rich foods: How to boost your intake of this important mineral

DNR: What is a do-not-resuscitate order?

Sleep hygiene: Simple practices for better rest

Should you be tested for inflammation?
Common Conditions
The human body is a remarkable structure. It's designed to withstand the wear and tear of everyday life and fend off a variety of threats.
But certain health issues, diseases, and conditions, whether back pain, hypertension, high cholesterol, arthritis, diabetes, digestive issues, hearing loss, or cataracts, become more common, particularly as we age.
Here, you’ll find detailed overviews of these and other common conditions.
Related Topics
Related Articles

Heart Health
Don't ignore signs of sudden cardiac arrest

Heart Health
Blood pressure: How low should you go?

Pain
Sciatica: Of all the nerve

Pain
Acupuncture and Alexander Technique help relieve chronic neck pain
Staying Healthy
Heart attack survivors can have sex without fear

Heart Health
Why conquering stress can help your heart

Mind & Mood
How music can help you heal

Diseases & Conditions
Hold off before taking antibiotics for respiratory infections, study suggests

Harvard Health Blog
Managing worry in generalized anxiety disorder

Harvard Health Blog
Stress raising your blood pressure? Take a deep breath
Men's Health
Promising results for a targeted drug in advanced prostate cancer

Harvard Health Blog
Follow the poodle? Alternatives to prescription sleep medications
Free Healthbeat Signup
Get the latest in health news delivered to your inbox!
Sign Up